Paanch Minar Movie Review: Raj Tarun is back on-screen with Panch Minar, hoping that he can break the jinx that has been plaguing him for the last few years. The actor has hardly been able to taste success through a series of releases and later streaming content. Soon after Chiranjeeva on Aha, he is back with this crime-comedy drama. But does he finally gain back his much-deserved relief with Panch Minar? Here’s the full review.
The film revolves around Krishna Chaitanya, alias Kittu (Raj Tarun), a jobless young man who has been looked down on by family members and pressured by his girlfriend Khyati (Rashi Singh) to get a stable job. In desperation, Kittu lies about having joined a software company but takes up the work of a cab driver, pretending to be deaf to avoid any unnecessary conversations.
His life turns upside down when, after murdering a gangster and running off with five crores, two criminals hire his cab. The police escape the vehicle, arrest the criminals, and unknowingly leave Kittu with an excellent opportunity to make off with the money. How he manages the loot, the follow-up consequences, and the mystery behind the title Panch Minar unfold through the rest of the story.
Panch Minar is cut from the same cloth. Like in Chiranjeeva, the protagonist has a hard time making ends meet, stumbles upon unexpected money, and enters into the whirlwind of chaos that follows. Ram Kudumula, marking his directorial debut, manages to tie down a few quirky scenes, while the screenplay glides in a steady and undistracted manner.
One of the problems is that of shallow character development. Nothing about Kittu’s choices, emotions, or motives bears any immediate resemblance to one; a common feature in underdog-centered stories. The viewer will almost certainly question the logic behind many of the scenes, thereby reducing any potential impact tacked on to what might have been once seen as comic highlights. In hindsight, though, a reasonable ending and sporadic doses of humor manage to boost the otherwise ailing film.
Technically, Panch Minar looks humble. The production values appear minimalist; Shekhar Chandra’s music did very little to elevate the narrative, and while the editing was somewhat functional, it definitely wasn’t razor-sharp.
Occasionally engaging comedy
Decent climax
Well-paced second half
Poor production value
Predictable storyline
Illogical choice of character
Mediocre performance
Panch Minar is a routine crime comedy that entertains in patches but doesn’t deliver a fully satisfactory experience. It may mildly engage Raj Tarun’s fans; for others, it is no more than a one-time watch.
Paanch Minar Movie Review Rating: 2/5 Raj Tarun Crime Drama feels might not be worth your time and ticket prices in theatres!
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